Building a High-End Deck Business From Scratch

A Philadelphia-area deck builder scaled from a solo operation to six employees by specializing in high-end outdoor living projects averaging $150,000 to $200,000 each. The company now completes 8 to 10 projects annually with a team of four carpenters.

In 2015 I launched a design/build company focused on decks and outdoor living spaces in the Philadelphia suburbs of New Jersey. It was me and one carpenter. I had no experience. Today, I have six employees, including four carpenters. We complete 8 to 10 projects a year that cost $150 to $200,000…

This story was originally published by JLC Online.